What are the best bars in Charleston, SC?

According to Charleston locals, the top three bars in Charleston are Somm Wine Bar, Avondale Wine & Cheese, The Reserve Tavern and Market. The full ranked list is at https://www.charlestonranked.com/charleston/bars, updated daily as votes come in.

How does Charleston Ranked rank bars?

Each bar carries a community rating from Charleston locals, blended with Google, Yelp, and Resy diner scores into one Bayesian display rating. The list re-sorts daily as new votes land — no pay-to-play.

How many bars are ranked in Charleston?

Charleston Ranked currently lists 8 bars in the Charleston, SC metro — every entry has at least one local-voter rating or an editorial review.

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700 Halcyon Lp, Johns IslandFeaturedTrending
Somm Wine Bar
Dog-friendly wine bar tucked into Johns Island's Halcyon development, pouring focused selections with food to match.
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